In February 2012, Sanford, Fla. resident George Zimmerman, 28, shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, who was unarmed. Zimmerman claimed he felt threatened and that the shooting was in self-defense, and he was not charged because of Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law. Follow WBLK's coverage of the shooting, the nation's response and Zimmerman's murder trial below.
Jay Z + Beyonce Show Support For Trayvon Martin At NYC Rally [VIDEO]
Music’s Power Couple Jay Z and Beyonce joined Al Sharpton and other community leaders this morning at a rally in support of Trayvon Martin.
GZ Not Guilty...Explained?
Okay...here we go!!!! Pastor James Manning has come forward to explain why George Zimmerman IS NOT GUILTY!!!
Pres: Trayvon coulda been me
President Obama gave an off-the-cuff speech on the George Zimmerman not guilty verdict and what it's like to be a black man in America. Watch the full speech inside.
Nipsey Hussle Arrested at Trayvon Martin Rally, Releases New Song ‘Blessings’
Rapper Nipsey Hussle is accusing the Los Angeles police of unfair treatment after he was detained Wednesday (July 17) during a peaceful rally on behalf of Trayvon Martin. And it was all caught on video.
Find Out Where There’s A Peaceful ‘Justice For Trayvon’ Rally In Your Area!
It's happening all over the UNITED STATES! People are coming out in support of JUSTICE FOR TRAYVON MARTIN.
Eddie Levert Joins Fla. Boycott
Add Eddie Levert to the list of entertainers that have joined Stevie Wonder in boycotting the state of Florida until the “Stand Your Ground” laws are abolished!
Jay Z + Justin Timberlake Dedicate Encore of Toronto Show to Trayvon Martin
Jay Z and Justin Timberlake kicked off their Legends of the Summer stadium tour earlier this week (July 17) in Toronto. While it was a good time summer show, the pair still made sure to dedicate their joint encore of the concert to the murdered American teen Trayvon Martin.
Justice Rally, Saturday @ 6PM
The National Action Network, Urban League of Buffalo Young Professionals and other community leaders will hold a 'Justice for Trayvon' rally on Saturday in front of Buffalo City Hall.
Bothered By VERDICT or COVER?
It seems like there's blatant polarization regarding the importance -- or non-importance -- of the George Zimmerman verdict.
Why's No One Angry??
The shameful truth is that 93 percent of African-American murders are committed by other African-Americans.
Buffalo Reacts
The story that all of the world is talking about is the George Zimmerman trial and him being found NOT GUILTY.
I had a chance to speak to Betty Jean Grant, Sergio Rodriguez, Superstar Buck and Quadir Lateef about it -- check out what they had to say!
ATTORNEY GENERAL SPEAKS OUT
Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday strongly criticized Stand Your Ground laws that allow a person who believes he is in danger to use deadly force in self defense.